Wednesday, December 28th, 2016
Public notification of nonregularly scheduled public meetings: Special Meeting of Board of Directors scheduled for January 5, 2017 has been cancelled.
Continue ReadingThursday, November 3rd, 2016
It’s an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare’s “Coordinated Election Period” or “Open Enrollment Period” is in full swing. It started on Saturday, October 15 and continues through Wednesday, December 7, 2016. This Open Enrollment Period happens on these same dates every year—October 15 to December 7. What Is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time that Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their plans, especially when it comes to ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, August 31st, 2016
AgeWays recently released a sixteen page report that highlights 47 technology solutions that can help caregivers of older or disabled adults. The report was created by a committee of individuals, consisting of older adults, agency staff, aging professionals and caregivers who reviewed various technologies including apps, websites and self help videos that provide a potential benefit to family members caring for an older loved one. The committee independently assessed the ...
Continue ReadingFriday, June 3rd, 2016
AgeWays Receives Accreditation for Its Information and Assistance Services Southfield, MI (June 13, 2016) – AgeWays has received accreditation from the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) for its Information and Assistance referral service. AgeWays is a nonprofit that helps seniors and people with disabilities in six counties in southeast Michigan (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties). Its Information and Assistance telephone referral line provides a critical service ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, November 24th, 2015
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – November 24, 2015 –It has been reported to AgeWays that recorded calls are being made to local seniors with the recording stating it is the Area Agency on Aging I-B. Consumers are than asked to press 1 if they would like to receive a free medical alert button. These calls are NOT from Area Agency on Aging. Remember, never give your personal information including Medicare number, Social ...
Continue ReadingMonday, November 16th, 2015
AgeWays recently released a sixteen page report that highlights 47 technology solutions that can help caregivers of older or disabled adults. The report was created by a committee of individuals, consisting of older adults, agency staff, aging professionals and caregivers who reviewed various technologies including apps, websites and self help videos that provide a potential benefit to family members caring for an older loved one. The committee independently assessed the ...
Continue ReadingFriday, November 13th, 2015
AgeWays Needs Donations to Deliver Nearly 8,000 Meals This Year Southfield, Mich. (November 16, 2015) – AgeWays, a regional nonprofit that helps seniors and people with disabilities, is seeking donations for its Holiday Meals on Wheels program. The program delivers hot, festive holiday meals—complete with all the trimmings and special holiday touches—to frail, homebound seniors on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Day, Passover and Easter. Meals are delivered by friendly volunteers who ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, September 9th, 2015
Southfield, Mich. (September 8, 2015) – AgeWays is expanding proven and successful “Great at Any Age” health and wellness programming for older adults, age 60 +, at locations throughout southeastern Michigan. Two specific evidence-based programs, one to help seniors prevent falls and increase confidence and safety – A Matter of BalanceTM – and the second to help individuals manage diabetes – Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) – will be ...
Continue ReadingMonday, July 20th, 2015
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – July 20, 2015 – SameAddress, a first-of-its-kind, one-source service providing contemporary and comprehensive lifestyle solutions for seniors who live at home, is now available to consumers throughout several Southeast Michigan counties. The launch announcement was made by Tina Abbate Marzolf, CEO of both SameAddress, and AgeWays, its parent company. An innovative aging solution for today’s growing senior population, SameAddress delivers safety, daily living, personal care and medical monitoring ...
Continue ReadingMonday, June 22nd, 2015
Thursday, June 25 10 a.m. - 3 p.m Fitness Activities Free Bus Transportation from AgeWays offices Free Park Admission Complimentary Lunch AgeWays, the Disability Network of Michigan and the Michigan Fitness Foundation are sponsoring a day of fitness and fun for older adults on Thursday, June 25. Buses will leave from the AgeWays offices at 10 a.m. In addition to the fitness activities, you'll also have an opportunity to share your views on transportation in the ...
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